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Mark Woll

Word of the Month for December 2017 Christmas is a celebration of love, a celebration of joy, a celebration of peace, and a celebration of contemplation. For many who are not well acquainted with the Christian origins and content of the Christmas celebration, Christmas is primarily a celebration of giving gifts and a celebration of the family. But even with all of these descriptions, the significance of this festive event has not yet been exhausted. The birth of Jesus, the incarnation of the Son of God, is—above all—a sign of the omnipotence of God. In unmistakable terms, Christmas demonstrates to the whole world: God will not allow Himself to be deterred from liberating the world from the power of the evil one. God desires to save all human beings. He pursues this objective with all His might. Inexorably. No one will prevent God from granting salvation and redemption to mankind. Nothing was able to prevent Him from realising His objective of conquering sin and death once and for all. Christmas shows us that God’s love is stronger than all hatred, that God’s love is greater than all guilt. God is almighty. Nothing will prevent Him from leading you and me into eternal […]

All Apostles and Bishops from India and Bangladesh were invited from the 8th of November 2017, so that deliberations and meetings could be held on the 9th and 10th, on various topics related to their common responsibilities. New Sunday School Material Sister Lily and brother Robert were just back from Manila where the new Sunday school material had been launched. They were thus invited as guest speakers to introduce the program on how teachers could utilize the abundant Sunday School material that was now available online. The NAC India’s 2018 calendar was introduced which accentuated this topic as well. The highlight of the meetings was the address of our Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider on Saturday the 11th of November 2017, in which the Apostles and Bishops of Pakistan joined via video conference. A Personal Touch to the Wives The Chief Apostle opened with a prayer of much thankfulness, and interceded for the presence of Jesus in our midst along with the power and light of the Holy Spirit. He specially thanked the sisters for their support which was mostly invisible compared to that of their husbands. He acknowledged that it was not easy for them to distinguish between the man […]

On his first journey to India, Chief Apostle Schneider visited the Shadnagar congregation near Hyderabad. More than 800 members attended the Divine Service for ministers and wives, and the sermon was based on the bible verse from 2 Timothy 4:5, “But you be watchful in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” The Chief Apostle’s sermon was simultaneously translated into Hindi. Since India is a land with many languages, translation into Kannada and Telugu was possible when the District Apostles Brinkmann and Hebeisen were called up to serve. During the Divine Service, the four Indian Apostles – Jayawanth Amathi, HKK Jacob, Morris Lal and Vinod K Sahae – were retired, as well as Bishop Sunil Minzee from Bangladesh. Words: Calendar 2017 / David Devaraj Images: Calendar 2017 / Irudayaraj A

Our Chief Apostle conducted three Divine Services at different cities over the course of his visit to India. He also conducted a meeting for the Apostles, Bishops and their wives. Each of these events had their own highlights but common among them was the joy and fellowship shared with our dear Chief Apostle. Day of the Youth The first week of November was an eventful one for our young brothers and sisters in India as it not only marked the first visit of our newly ordained Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider but also was the largest gathering of New Apostolic Youth in India. Hyderabad: The Location for the Event The city of Hyderabad which is located in the state of Telangana was chosen to be the host city for this event. Not only is it a beautiful city with great works of architecture such as the Charminar but it is also centrally located and easily accessible from different parts of the country. The city is famous for its pearls and its rich cultural heritage, and was formerly ruled by the monarchy of the ‘Nizams’. A Melting Pot of Cultures The ‘Day Of The Youth’ event started on 6th November 2013 and […]

During his journey to India in November 2013, Chief Apostle Schneider and his accompaniment visited the city of Udaipur which is located in Rajasthan. This district was looked after for 20 years by the District church of North Rhine-Westphalia under the care of District Apostle Brinkmann. On Sunday, the 10th of November, the Chief Apostle conducted a Divine Service for about 650 members at the hotel “Inder Residency”. Bishop Lazrus Patel was ordained as an Apostle of Jesus Christ for the district which is now being handed over to the care of District Apostle Helper David Devaraj under the District Church of Canada. The service was followed by a fellowship for all the members. After a brief look at the historical background in Rajasthan, our dear Chief Apostle journeyed home, leaving behind much for contemplation and a tremendous blessing. Words: David Devaraj Images: Robert Maier

Bangalore Youth Trip to Kollegal Kollegal is a small town located at a distance of about 180 Km from Bangalore, on the banks of the river Cauvery in the state of Karnataka. Known for its silk industry and beautiful scenic spots it is also the home to a wonderful and energetic congregation. Having so much to offer the youth of Bangalore could hardly refuse an opportunity to visit this town. Journey to Kollegal On the 30th of August 2015 the youth from the Bangalore district departed on a weekend trip to Kollegal after receiving a warm invitation from the Kollegal youth. The youth from the two congregations from the Bangalore district, namely Bangalore Central and Adugodi came together and set out on their journey in the early hours of Saturday. The drive from Bangalore to Kollegal took about four hours by the State Transport Bus Service and provided a great opportunity for the Bangalore youth to bond with each other. Adventure at the Waterfalls On arrival the visiting youth were welcomed warmly and joyfully by the local youth of Kollegal, Apostle John Sunder and Bishop Immanuel. The adventure began with a short trip to the waterfalls of ‘Barachukki’ and ‘Gaganachukki’. […]